Agri-Business
Growers urged to consider alternatives amid claims of propionic acid shortage
The Ulster Farmers Union has called on the Department of Agriculture to offer workshops advising on alternatives, amid claims of...
Agri-Business
Agri-Business
How can farmers make the most of the new 'super deduction'?
In March 2021, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the introduction of a new ‘super deduction’, which allows companies to claim 130%...
Agri-Business
Farmers invited to have say on ABCB Agriculture Strategy
Farmers have been invited to have their say on a Northern Ireland council's pioneering Agriculture Strategy. Armagh City, Banbridge and...
Agri-Business
Cap on ticket sales expected for September Balmoral Show
Balmoral Show organisers are expecting to cap ticket sales for the event to proceed in September. Responding to questions from...
Machinery
Case New Holland looks to the future with Raven Industries
Case New Holland (CNH) is to buy out Raven Industries of South Dakota, U.S in a deal worth $2.1 billion....
Agri-Business
McAleer ‘seriously concerned’ at UK-Australia trade deal
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer has expressed serious concern at the potential implications for local producers of the UK-Australia trade....
Agri-Business
AFBI scientists warn Climate Change Bill will require livestock reduction
Scientists have warned it will be "extremely challenging" for Northern Ireland to reduce its methane emissions from agriculture in order...
Agri-Business
Minister Poots launches 2021-22 DAERA Business Plan
Northern Ireland (NI) Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has launched his department’s business plan for the year ahead. The 2021-2022 DAERA...
Agri-Business
Wool prices pick up as 2020 selling season comes to a close
Markets for 2020 wool have started to pick up, with prices up around 38% compared to the slump experienced over...
Agri-Business
Right to repair bill passed in New York State – will it include tractors?
The long-running debate over the right to repair tractors and other vehicles has taken a firm step forward in the...
Agri-Business
Royal Highland Showcase receives over 270,000 views across 7 days
The Royal Highland Showcase – seven days of livestreamed livestock judging, forestry, equestrian, sheep shearing, industry talks and Scottish produce...
Agri-Business
Dale Farm signs supply deal with Arla Foods
Two of the UK's largest dairy companies, Dale Farm and Arla Foods, have partnered for the first time as part...
Agri-Business
JCB employees to embark on £70,000 fundraising drive
JCB employees are embarking on a major fundraising drive for children’s charity the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty...
Agri-Business
The future of connectivity for farm machinery
Connectivity is a word we hear a great deal nowadays, in many contexts and with many connotations. It has become...
Agri-Business
The Buffalo Farm starts production on Scotland’s first buffalo mozzarella
Steve Mitchell from the Buffalo Farm has received the green light to start producing Scotland’s first Buffalo Mozzarella cheese from...
Pig/Poultry
Cargill appoints new research coordinator
Clare Gaukroger has joined Cargill’s pig team as research coordinator for the UK. Based in North Yorkshire, she is establishing...
Agri-Business
‘Olympics of Butchery’ back on for 2022
Butchers across the UK and Ireland have plenty of time to sharpen their skills ahead of the industry’s answer to...
Agri-Business
UK and New Zealand agree to ‘accelerate’ trade talks
Trade talks between the UK and New Zealand have stepped up a gear, with reports "strong progress" has been made...
